Gastric bypass surgery at Spire Elland Hospital
Inclusive treatment and care from £11,185
At Spire Elland Hospital, our highly skilled consultants and expert aftercare team offer gastric bypass surgery to help you lose weight if severe obesity is affecting your health.
During a gastric bypass, your surgeon will reduce the size of your stomach and connect it to the lower part of your small intestine, restricting the calories you can eat and absorb.
Sometimes also called
- Roux-en-Y bypass
At a glance
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Typical hospital stay
2-5 days -
Procedure duration
1-3 hours -
Type of anaesthetic
General -
Available to self-pay?
Yes -
Covered by health insurance?
Some insurers, by exception
Why Spire?
- Fast access to diagnostic tests and scans
- Specialist in a wide range of treatments
- Clear, simple pricing and flexible payment options
- Rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission
Gastric bypass surgery: what to expect at Spire Elland
Spire Elland is a long-established private hospital providing care to our patients across Halifax and the surrounding Yorkshire areas. We have a choice of bariatric surgeons (consultants specialising in weight loss surgery) who perform gastric bypass surgery to help you lose weight when diet and exercise haven’t worked. Your consultant will work alongside our dietitians and psychologists to ensure you get the right treatment and aftercare.
A dietitian will give you monthly support and is available on the phone if you have any questions between appointments.
Q & A
Simon Monkhouse, Consultant Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon
Talking about gastric bypass surgery
How much does Gastric bypass surgery cost at Spire Elland Hospital
It's a common operation to have done privately, and our inclusive prices and access to payment plans make it easy and more affordable, even if you don’t have medical insurance.
| Weight loss surgery - gastric bypass | Fees |
|---|---|
| Initial consultation | £150 |
| Treatment | £11,035 |
| Aftercare | Included |
| Guide price | £11,185 |
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Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
£245 |
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £9,785 |
| Deposit | £1,250 |
| Loan period | 48 months |
| Representative APR | 9.9% |
| Total amount repayable | £11,760 |
The guide price displayed shows what most patients who pay for their own treatment should expect to pay for treatment. The price may vary depending on Consultant, type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and may also vary due to your medical history.
Spire Elland Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price so there are no surprises. Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price when paying for yourself. Finance options are available through our partner Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD.
Preparing for gastric bypass surgery at Spire Elland
Getting here
Spire Elland Hospital is situated just two minutes’ drive from the M62 motorway. Public transport options are available. There’s free parking on-site for you and your visitors.
Your consultations
Your first appointment will take place in one of our 13 consulting rooms. Your consultant will discuss your medical history with you and explain your different options. There’ll be plenty of time to ask any questions. You’ll be able to talk about:
- What surgery involves – they may recommend gastric sleeve surgery to begin with
- What’s included in your treatment costs
- Your anaesthetic and how it might affect you
- Any potential complications and risks of surgery
- What’s involved in your recovery, including your aftercare plan which includes changes to your diet and lifestyle
If you decide you’d like to go ahead with a gastric bypass, you’ll meet an anaesthetist and a psychologist so they can further assess if surgery is right for you. You'll also need to have a pre-operative assessment which may include:
- An electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Blood tests
- Endoscopy
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Gastric bypass surgery: your procedure
Your gastric bypass surgery takes one to three hours, but you’ll stay in hospital for between two to five days afterwards. You’ll have a comfortable, private room with all the comforts and conveniences you’d expect to find at home, including:
- TV/radio
- En-suite
- Window
- Armchair
- Wardrobe
On the day of your operation, there’ll be a chance to meet your anaesthetist and the surgical team. You’ll have a general anaesthetic for the operation, which involves your surgeon reducing the size of your stomach and connecting it to the lower part of your small intestine.
If you’ve come with a friend or family member, they’re welcome to wait in your private room while you have your operation.
Your aftercare and recovery
After surgery, our nursing team will care for you and ensure you have adequate medication to help you deal with any discomfort from surgery.
Once you leave hospital, we’ll have follow-up appointments with you one month, three months and six months after your operation to check your recovery and progress. A dietitian will provide monthly support and is available over the phone should you need any advice or help outside of consultations.
Although everyone’s different, here’s a typical recovery guide for gastric bypass surgery:
Treatment and recovery timeline
2-5 days
2 years
2-5 days
Leave hospital
4-6 weeks
Follow a controlled, monitored diet
4-6 weeks
Back to most activities & some weight loss
3-6 months
Less symptoms of rapid weight loss
2 years
Most weight loss will have happened
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2-5 days
Leave hospital
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4-6 weeks
Follow a controlled, monitored diet
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4-6 weeks
Back to most activities & some weight loss
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3-6 months
Less symptoms of rapid weight loss
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2 years
Most weight loss will have happened
How to get to us
We are convenient for patients in Calderdale, Huddersfield, Kirklees, Dewsbury and Bradford.
For Sat Nav use HX5 9ER and turn right at Spring Gardens store.
Spire Elland Hospital,
Elland Lane
Elland
West Yorkshire
HX5 9EB
Main Switchboard: 01422 324000
Self-pay treatment enquiries: 01422 324069
The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.
Get in touch
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